Bear Lake Cisco Beach
Bear Lake in Utah is a remarkable dive destination for enthusiasts seeking size and depth. Located off the eastern shore is Cisco Beach, a prime spot known for its quick drop-off, stunning rock formations, and cliff-like edges perfect for exploration. Regardless of the season, the water temperature remains cold year-round, with surface temperatures averaging around 60°F/15°C.
Beyond the diving experience, the local area offers excellent camping opportunities, and non-divers can enjoy a day at the beach. During dives in Bear Lake, divers will have the chance to encounter various species of large fish, including sculpin, whitefish, bass, and trout.
To ensure a safe and verified diving experience, it is recommended to obtain a QR code from your local dive shop, as Bear Lake does not provide one. This code will be used for verification purposes.
Extra Information:
- Visibility: 6m
- Max depth: 14m
- Recommended Diver Level: beginner, advanced
- Country: United States
- Close Location: North Cisco Road, Rich County, Utah, United States
Beyond the diving experience, the local area offers excellent camping opportunities, and non-divers can enjoy a day at the beach. During dives in Bear Lake, divers will have the chance to encounter various species of large fish, including sculpin, whitefish, bass, and trout.
To ensure a safe and verified diving experience, it is recommended to obtain a QR code from your local dive shop, as Bear Lake does not provide one. This code will be used for verification purposes.
Extra Information:
- Visibility: 6m
- Max depth: 14m
- Recommended Diver Level: beginner, advanced
- Country: United States
- Close Location: North Cisco Road, Rich County, Utah, United States
Diving Conditions Score for Bear Lake Cisco Beach
5.6
AverageAverage conditions, be alert.
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Bear Lake Cisco Beach
Depth
14m
Visibility
6m
Experience Level
beginner
advanced
Weather Conditions for Bear Lake Cisco Beach
Wave Height
1m
Wind Speed
5.1 m/s
Water Temp
18°C
Visibility
70.3km
Cloud Cover
0%
Wave Period
8s
Air Temperature
13.2°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Bear Lake Cisco Beach
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Dive Score Chart for Bear Lake Cisco Beach
Best time to dive: 15:00 with score 7.732433333333333/10. Water conditions: Waves 1m, Wind 1.8 m/s.Best night dive time: 5:00 with score 7.083333333333333/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Bear Lake Cisco Beach: 06:00
Sunset at Bear Lake Cisco Beach: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Bear Lake Cisco Beach are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
15:00Score: 7.7/10
Waves: 1m (8s), Wind: 1.8 m/s
Best Night
5:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1m, Wind: 3.3 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Bear Lake Cisco BeachAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Bear Lake Cisco Beach
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Bear Lake Cisco Beach
Winter
Avg. Score: 8.7/10
Winter offers the best overall diving conditions with calmer seas and better visibility, despite cooler temperatures.
Best Months for Bear Lake Cisco Beach
January
Score: 9.0
February
Score: 8.6
December
Score: 8.5
Ideal Conditions for Bear Lake Cisco Beach
Water Temp
24.6°C / 76.3°F
July
Visibility
17.2m / 56.4ft
January
Wave Height
0.5m / 1.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Bear Lake Cisco Beach
Bear Lake Cisco Beach shows typical northern hemisphere patterns with July being the warmest month (24.6°C) and January the coldest (-10.6°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 0.5m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). January is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jun 22, 2026
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